Eglinton
WA 6034 • Greater Perth
About Eglinton
Eglinton is a rapidly growing outer suburb in the City of Wanneroo, approximately 43 kilometres north of Perth CBD within the Greater Perth metropolitan area. With a population of 3,705 and a very young median age of 29, the suburb is dominated by young families — the 25–34 age bracket is the largest cohort, and children aged under 15 make up nearly 28 per cent of residents. Median household income is $2,024 per week, and the suburb's large 15.5 square kilometre footprint is characterised by new residential estates and master-planned communities typical of Perth's northern growth corridor.
Eglinton forms part of the Alkimos–Eglinton development corridor and has seen rapid land releases attracting first-home buyers and young families, with a strong contingent of migrants from England, South Africa, and New Zealand. Access to the Indian Ocean coastline and beaches in neighbouring Alkimos and Yanchep provides excellent lifestyle amenity. The suburb's public transport connections have expanded with the Metronet Yanchep Rail extension, with Eglinton Station providing rail access to the broader Perth network.
Eglinton falls under postcode 6034 and is governed by Wanneroo Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Butler electorate.
Location
Housing 2021 Census
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Transperth feeder routes — Eglinton Station / Joondalup 5-10 min to station
Commute to Perth CBD
🛣️ Mitchell Freeway and Indian Ocean Drive provide road access; Metronet rail extension now serves the suburb
A newly developing suburb with limited walkable retail; most day-to-day errands require a car
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
No schools listed for this postcode.
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
2021 Census income breakdown
Personal = median for one earner. Household = all members of a dwelling pooled. Family = related members only. Annual = weekly × 52.
Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 553
- 2. New Zealand 207
- 3. South Africa 180
- 4. Scotland 98
- 5. Zimbabwe 62
- 6. Philippines 41
- 7. Ireland 32
- 8. India 29
- 9. Wales 29
- 10. Brazil 26
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)